I've loved tinted moisturizer ever since the day I learned that the stuff existed. For starters, it's like the low-fat version of foundation in that it evens out your skin tone and hides minor flaws, only without looking like you're wearing any makeup. Some formulas even have sunscreen so you can skip your daily SPF application. But recently my love affair with this beauty product has gone sour. Part of the problem is that I've never stuck to one brand, instead choosing to abuse my beauty editor gig and try out every formula available. And for a long time I was on a winning streak since nine times out of ten whatever I plucked from the beauty closet worked just fine.

Well those days are long gone. Since the summer I've been struggling to find a tinted moisturizer that I love (actually at this point I would settle for one that I like). Every kind that I've tried has something wrong with it: too thick, not enough moisture, smells like perfume (I hate overly scented makeup), or the formula was fine but the color was way off. UGH.

I asked around for some recommendations (see the list below) and now I have them lined up on my desk like America's Next Top Model contestants, all hoping to be the winner of my official tinted moisturizer challenge.

I'll let you know which one (if any) is able to rekindle the love I once had for tinted moisturizer. In the meantime, what do you think about tinted moisturizer? Love it? Hate it? Use one that is just so good I need to add it to my already ridiculously long list? Tell me in the comments!